On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to break-down the big outcomes of the G20 Summit in India, and to provide an update on tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh. Make sure to sign up for our special UN General Assembly newsletter!

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, and what's gone so wrong with the German economy. Make sure to sign up for our special UN General Assembly newsletter!

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the meeting in Sochi between Russian President Putin and Turkish President Erdogan, and the diplomatic dust-up between Libya and Israel. Thanks to our sponsor, Nice News.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to examine what the crisis in China's real estate market means for its economy, and to discuss the coup in Gabon. Make sure to sign up for our special UNGA newsletter!

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to examine the mysterious death of Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin (and what it means for Wagner's future), and to explain why Zimbabwe's election last week matters. Thanks to our sponsor, Incogni.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, host Ethan Plotkin breaks down the top stories from all four corners of the globe: a mysterious plane crash in Russia, a breakthrough for India's space program, an update on the BRICS summit, and a massive revenue report for an American chipmaker.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, host Ethan Plotkin breaks down the top stories from all four corners of the globe: elections in Ecuador, the end of the political deadlock in Thailand, Japan's controversial nuclear waste plan, and the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler recaps five of the week's top stories: the coup in Niger, the meeting between the leaders of Japan and South Korea, tensions on the Black Sea, a visit by the Iranian foreign minister to Saudi Arabia, and a surprise election result in Argentina. Thanks to our sponsor, Atlas.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to reflect on two years since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss US President Biden's new executive order restricting tech investments in China. Later, Ethan examines the Italian government's surprise tax on banks. Thanks to our sponsor, Best Buy.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss political shake-ups in Pakistan and India. Later, Ethan examines the protests against Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and John takes a look at some new from the week ahead. Help us improve Intrigue Outloud by taking our survey! Thanks to our sponsor, Masterworks.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins to discuss how Kenya could help Haiti through its security crisis. Later, Ethan discusses fighting between Palestinian factions in Lebanon, and Helen examines the Myanmar junta's mysterious partial pardon of former prime minister Aung San Suu Kyi. Thanks to our sponsor, Flaviar.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the geopolitical impact of Elon Musk's Starlink internet service. Later, Ethan examine why Bolivia is getting closer to America's adversaries, and John gives an update on the War in Ukraine. Thanks to our sponsor, Roca.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the coup against Niger's democratically-elected president. Later, Ethan examines the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, and John gives his thoughts on the mysterious ouster of China's foreign minister. Thanks to our sponsor, CookUnity.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue senior editor Valentina Calvi joins to discuss Ecuador's unprecedented crime wave. Later, Ethan explains why Cambodia's prime minister picked his son to succeed him, and Val examines the massive wildfires in Greece. Thanks to our sponsor, Drizly.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins to discuss the storming of Sweden's embassy in Iraq. Later, Ethan explores a diplomatic drama between the UK, EU, and Argentina, and Helen recaps her recent visit to Taiwan. Thanks to our sponsor, Masterworks.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Russia's suspension of its participation in the landmark Black Sea Grain Deal. Later, John discusses US-China climate negotiations, and Ethan gives an update on the protests in Iran. Thanks to our sponsor, 1440.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the resumption of the Israeli government's judicial overhaul campaign. Later, John examines the latest political drama in Thailand, and Ethan explores the weird world of Guantanamo Bay. Thanks to our sponsor, Flaviar.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss this week's NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Later, Ethan and John dive into two topics that have been on their minds: Saudi Arabia's oil output and a landmark revenue sharing deal between Botswana and a leading diamond company. Thanks to our sponsor, Todoist.

On the season finale of Intrigue Outloud deep dives, Teona Akubardia joins to discuss Georgia's quest for membership in the European Union and NATO, how a five-day war in 2008 still shapes Georgia's politics, and why Ukraine may decide Georgia's fate. Ms. Akubardia is a Member of Georgian Parliament from the liberal Strategy Builder party, the Deputy Chairperson of Parliament’s Defense and Security Committee, and the former deputy secretary of Georgia's National Security Council. Thanks to...

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue senior editor Valentina Calvi joins to discuss a decades-long land dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Zambia's landmark debt restructuring deal. Thanks to our sponsor, Hubspot.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and Intrigue Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Dicker break down a wild 24 hours in Russia.

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Estonia's Ambassador to the US, Kristjan Prikk, joins to discuss why the War in Ukraine hits so close to home in Estonia, how to make Europe a more secure place, and how Estonia can help Ukraine rebuild after the war. Kristjan Prikk has served as Estonia's Ambassador to the US since 2021. Prior to his posting in Washington, Prikk served for nearly three years as the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense. Thanks to our sponsor, Drizly.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss how Europe is tackling another migration crisis, and how the world's three largest countries are managing relations. Thanks to our sponsor, Holi.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue senior editor Valentina Calvi joins to discuss a potential deal to constrain Iran's nuclear program, and what the trial of a publisher means for Guatemala. Thanks to our sponsor, Babbel.